Schedule of Events Hermes Expo 2013

Hermes Expo International

April 13^th & April 14^th, 2013

@ Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Hermes Expo International Day #1

 1. 10:30am: Hermes Expo's Business Seminar

2. 12:00pm–6:00pm: Hermes Expo Tradeshow, Networking & B2B

3. 1:00pm: Grand Opening of the 22nd Hermes Expo

4. 2:00pm: Hermes Young Professionals Initiative Conference

5. 3:00pm: Public Presentation, Federation of the Hellenic Medical Societies

6. 3:30pm: Greek Teachers Association of USA PTO Meeting & “The importance of the preservation of the Greek language and Culture Conference”

7. 6:00pm:

8 .7:00pm: Awards Dinner and Entertainment, Grand      

**Dinner Award Ceremony Honorees: Governor Chris Christie of NJ (invited), Pan Gregorians of America George Siamboulis, Dimitris Kafchitsas and the Board of Directors, Lazaros Kalemis, CEO Alpha Card services a 500 inc Company Executive, Exceptional Greek Teachers and AHEPANS from District 4 and 5 as well as Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanidis and the Supreme Lodge, Dino Ralis, Chairman Parade on the 5th Avenue and the Committee

Sunday, April 14th, 2013

Hermes Expo International Day #2

1. 1.9:00am-1:00pm:

• Brunch
• Presentations by Sponsors & Exhibitors
• Hermes Expo Trade Show,
• Networking & B2B Meetings

* Company Presentations by:

 1.Andrew Rigie, Executive Director, NYC Hospitality Alliance

2.Andreas Koutsoudakis, Esq, K&I Koehler & Isaacks LLP

3.Lazaros Kalemis, CEO, Alpha Card Services, Inc.

4.Christopher DiChristo, CEO & Mark Villecco, Partner, Magnify Mobile

5.Nicholas Panagiotakis, CFP, International Planning Alliance

6.Pan Gregorian of America

7.Sakis Gaitatzis, OrganoGold Coffee,

 EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS DETAILS

BUSINESS SEMINAR 

Event Chairman of the Business Forum: The Honorable Aris Melissaratos, Senior Adviser to the President at JHU, former Secretary of Economic Development State of Maryland, and author of the new book "Prosperity through Innovation", Technology and America's Role in the 21st Century Global Economy.

First Panel Discussion:

"Eurozone Crisis and the crisis in Greece:  How Does It Affect Tourism and Investment opportunities on both Sides of the Atlantic"

Panel Speakers:

1. Honorable Robert Andrews, (D-NJ) US Congressman
2. Christos Panagopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to the USA.
3. Patric Theros, Theros International Business Partners former Ambassador to Qatar
4. Kostas Alexakis, Olympic Investors LLC  "Greece: the Florida of Europe - The path to growth and self-reliance"
5. George Rassias, Esq.  Rassias & Kirifidis, LLP
6. Paul Cohen, President Partner Concepts
7. Carol Brooks, Manager International Trade Office of Philadelphia
8. Howard Kyle, Chief of Staff Atlantic County Executive's Office
9. Thalia Assuras, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

Second Panel Discussion:

"Trade and Investment opportunities over the Atlantic"

Panel Speakers: 

 1.Les Vail, President Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce

2.Janet Kolokithas, Department of Community & Economic Development

3.Ambassador Patric Theros, Theors International Business Partners

4.Geoge Tsetsekos, PhD, Emeritus Francis Professor of Finance, LeBow College of Business

5.Kostas Alexakis, CEO, Olympic Investors, LLC

6.Moderator: Chris Christakis, Chairman USBBAC

Third Panel Discussion:

“Negotiating a Distributorship Agreement: Practical Considerations”

Panel Speakers:

 1.George Rassias, Esq, Rassias & Kirifidis,                                                                                                                           

2.Nicholas Panagiotakis, CFP, International Planning Alliance

3.Pan Gregorian of America

4.Lazaros Kalemis, CEO, Alpha Card Services, Inc.

5.Sakis Gaitatzis, OrganoGold Coffee

6.Moderator: Nick Demourtzidis, Esq, OPUS Real Estate Law

*A team of prominent American Leaders and Greek American Lawyers will talk about How to do business in the US and in the South Eastern European Countries giving practical advice.

HERMES YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE

“Professional Growth & Mentor Conference”

Panel Speakers:

 1.Kostas Alexakis,CEO, Olympic Investors, LLC

2.The Honorable Aris Melissaratos, Senior Adviser to the President at JHU, former Secretary of Economic Development State of Maryland

3.Maggie Stavrianidis,

HELLENIC MEDICAL SOCIETIES OF NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA

PRESENTATION

Panel Speakers: TBA

GREEK TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF USA

“The importance of the preservation of the Greek language
 and Culture Conference.  Ignite Hellenism and or

 awaken the spirit of Hellenism.”

Panel Speakers:

 1.Dr. Dean Lomis, Professor Emeritus, University of Delaware

2.Dr. Aris Mihopoulos, Professor, HCHC

3.Dr. Chris Evangeliou, Professor, Towson University

4.Dr. Dimitrios Constantelos, Professor Emeritus, Stockton College

5.George Chambers, President, Odyssey Charter School in Delaware

6.Dr. Catherine Tsounis, Professor, Saint John's University

7.Dr. Byron Palls, Vice President, AFGLC